Tag: June 2025
James Fires Back: AG Defends Environmental Justice
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James isn’t backing down. Today, she co-led a 12-state coalition in issuing a stark warning to Washington: efforts to dismantle environmental justice initiatives are illegal and will be met with resistance. The guidance, released June 18, 2025, explicitly affirms the right of both public and private entities…
James Cracks Down: New Law Shields NYers from Predatory Scams
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is delivering a much-needed punch to predatory lenders, abusive debt collectors, and outright scammers. The state legislature finally passed the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act – dubbed the FAIR Business Practices Act – updating the state’s antiquated consumer protection law, General Business…
Knifeman Shot Dead by Trooper: NY AG Clears Officer
UNADILLA, NY – A New York State Trooper opened fire and killed Mark Beilby, Jr., 32, on December 22, 2021, after a tense standoff in his Unadilla, Otsego County apartment. The incident, initially reported as a potential suicide, culminated in a deadly exchange, and today, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation…
New York AG Freezes $300,000 in Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the freezing of $300,000 in cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scam targeting Russian-speaking New Yorkers. The scammers, based in Vietnam, lured victims with deceptive social media ads in Russian, promising high returns on investments in fake cryptocurrency trading platforms. The joint investigation involved the Office of…
Crypto Scammers Busted: $450,000 Frozen in NY
New York – A bold move by the New York Attorney General’s Office (OAG) has halted a massive cryptocurrency investment scam that ensnared Russian-speaking New Yorkers. The OAG, in collaboration with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), succeeded in freezing $300,000 worth of stolen cryptocurrency and…
Knifeman Killed by Trooper: No Charges Filed
UNADILLA, NY – A New York State Trooper shot and killed Mark Beilby, Jr., 30, after Beilby allegedly attacked the officer with kitchen knives during a welfare check in Unadilla, Otsego County, on December 22, 2021. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released a report today concluding that no criminal…
NY AG Slams Supreme Court’s Decision on Tennessee Youth Care Ban
New York – In a resounding statement of defiance against the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti, New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the high court for upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. ‘At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are under relentless attack, this decision is dangerous and…
Skrmetti Ruling
The US Supreme Court has made a landmark decision in the case of United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling has sparked widespread controversy and concern among LGBTQ+ communities and advocates. New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a statement in response to the decision, expressing…
Secured 24 Ripped Off NYC School Security Guards: $400K Settlement
NEW YORK – They were supposed to be protecting our kids, but Secured 24, LLC was busy robbing its own employees. New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $400,000 settlement against the security firm and its two principal owners for systematically underpaying over 100 school security guards working in New York City’s non-public…
Secured 24 Bosses Fined $400K for Wage Theft from School Guards
New York – The relentless pursuit of justice by the state’s top law enforcement has culminated in a landmark victory for New York City school guards. Attorney General Letitia James announced today that her office has secured $400,000 from Secured 24, LLC and its two principal owners, charging them with systematic wage theft. Secured 24,…
